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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.78, 365.72 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.78, 365.72 and 113.68 is: 170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.78 : 365.72 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.78/365.72 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.78x = 365.72 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.78x = 41,575.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,575.05/243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.54

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